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A $3B Georgia pipeline changed course — away from a utility leader’s property

A developer shifted the course of a pipeline, rerouting it away from a utility manager’s property. A Fortson man is fighting the plan.

Judge tosses Trump administration lawsuit seeking Georgia voter data

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How the Atlanta Hawks overshadowed Jack Smith’s Senate testimony

Braves in Playoffs

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss (22) takes the ball from pitcher Dylan Lee in the eighth inning during Game 2 of baseball's National League Wild Card Series Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Phillies stun Braves in extras

The result sends the National League Wild Card series to a winner-take-all third game at a time to be announced Thursday.

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Politics

Gas prices are displayed at a QuikTrip station on Northside Drive in Atlanta in July. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

With gas above $4, Bottoms and Jackson compete to ease costs

In the Georgia governor's race, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson are pushing competing plans to lower prices for drivers.

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Keisha Lance Bottoms must release her business’s secret client list

Arts and Entertainment

As Ed Sheeran returns to Atlanta, 6 things to know about the controversy

The Grammy-winning superstar performs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday.

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WATCH

Atlanta is becoming a new home for ‘Shark Tank’ and other game shows

The hit ABC show is among a growing number of game shows filming in Georgia, drawn in part by the state’s production tax credits.

The Goat Farm brings more than 50 artists to Atlanta for third year of SITE

The event mixes art, music and performance for one night only.

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Brent Key says Georgia Tech is ‘near rebuilding’ after 1-3 start

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Tagovailoa sheds light on injury: ‘It wasn’t something I could control’

Georgia and Metro News

Valedictorian Amir Gilbert hugs his girlfriend Kailah Brown (from left), as his sister, Alaina Roberts, and mother, Yuena Perez, look on during the STRIDE graduation ceremony at the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, in Decatur. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

He faced felony charges. Now, DeKalb is giving him a second chance.

County diversion program aims to shift statistically grim outcomes for young nonviolent offenders.

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Michelle Obama Park offers lessons about land swaps and the price of promises

School districts may get more financial oversight after Dublin suspensions

From forests to flight, new commission to study Georgia’s biofuel potential

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6 Atlanta spots where you can learn something and maybe meet somebody

From wine tastings and dance lessons to sewing, scent-making and writing circles, these Atlanta gatherings give grown-ups something new to do.

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Judge tosses Trump administration lawsuit seeking Georgia voter data

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Your Wellness

Breast self-exams can help women become familiar with how their breasts normally look and feel, making it easier to notice changes that may need to be checked by a healthcare provider. (Illustration: Elaine Knox for the AJC)

No family history of breast cancer? Most women with the disease didn’t either.

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month approaches, Georgia experts explain breast cancer risk, mammograms and what women should know about screening.

They came to fish. They stayed to talk about mental health.

6 signs you are healing emotionally

Forget the treadmill: 4 unusual workouts taking over Georgia

Food and Dining

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‘Nobody invites friends over to microwave.’ — Big Green Egg CEO Dan Gertsacov

Inside the unlikely global obsession with Atlanta’s Big Green Egg.

2 ambitious Black-owned restaurants lead September openings in Atlanta

At least 15 new restaurants opened around metro Atlanta in September, compared to just a handful of closures, including Bon Ton.

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Where to find the best doughnuts in Atlanta

Plus: Pastry chef Charmain Ware-Jason finds room for creativity at Sug After Dark and Murphy’s.

Opinion and Voices

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The quiet habit behind Sen. Jon Ossoff’s success

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Mike Luckovich: The giver

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Georgia high school diplomas should mean something, but playing field is not level

Peach State must continue to prioritize early literacy, support teachers, expand tutoring and ensure students’ education is determined by their potential not ZIP code.

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